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  • past participle of check.
  • past tense form of check.
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Definitions

checked

[chekt] / tʃɛkt /






ADJECTIVE
measured
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG








ADJECTIVE
smothered
Synonyms




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The envelopes would have to meet new design standards, including unique barcodes that have to be checked by the Postal Service.

From Salon Sep. 2, 2026

That could mean that one problematic ballot in a mailing of 10,000 prevents the other 9,999 from being sent until the discrepancy is resolved and the batch checked again.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

Some American Express Platinum cardholders had found ways to apply a $200 airline credit intended only for incidentals like checked bags, Wi-Fi and in-flight meals to flights.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

He also noted investigators never checked out a white Cadillac witnesses described as being in the Death Row entourage vehicle procession that night.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 31, 2026

Dimly, Jonathan was aware that his blood pressure was being taken, that his arms and legs were being checked by someone obviously trained in medical procedures.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




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